Pentalinon andrieuxii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Echites cupulifer
• Urechites andrieuxii

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Pentalinon andrieuxiii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within the genus Pentalinon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range extending across several regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, its presence is documented in the central, southwest, and southeast portions of the country. Moving southward, the species can be found in the diverse landscapes of Belize. Its distribution also reaches into the country of El Salvador. Together, these locations define the specific tropical and subtropical habitats where the species thrives.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Pentalinon andrieuxii is characterized by its specific growth habit, which classifies it as a chamaephyte. This life form indicates that the plant's perennating buds are located close to the soil surface, often just above it, allowing it to withstand varying environmental stressors by maintaining its regenerative capacity at a low profile. As a perennial species, it undergoes cyclic developmental stages, transitioning from germination and vegetative growth to reproductive phases where it produces flowers and seeds. Its survival strategy relies on these protected buds, which enable the plant to recover following seasonal changes or physical disturbances, ensuring its persistence within its ecological niche through successive growing seasons.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Morphology

The morphology of Pentalinon andrieuxii is characterized by its growth habit and ecological positioning, functioning as a non-woody plant that exhibits a vine-like climbing structure. As an obligatory climber, it relies on external support to ascend, distinguishing it from self-supporting species. Although it can exist in various environments, its primary habitat is terrestrial, rather than being strictly aquatic or semiaquatic. Furthermore, the plant is an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and it maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

vine

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pentalinon andrieuxii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Phytochemistry
2. ACS infectious diseases
3. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Pentalinon andrieuxii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Pentalinonsterol, Cholestra, Oxylipin.

Pentalinonsterol

1. ACS infectious diseases
2. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Cholestra

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Oxylipin

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Conditions

Pentalinon andrieuxii has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include leishmaniasis, Leishmania mexicana, Visceral leishmaniasis.

Leishmaniasis

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
2. Journal of natural products

Leishmania mexicana

1. Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Visceral leishmaniasis

1. ACS infectious diseases

Preparations

Pentalinon andrieuxii has 4 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, methanol extract, root, root extract.

Extracts

1. The Journal of parasitology

Methanol extract

1. Phytochemistry

Root

1. ACS infectious diseases

Root extract

1. Journal of natural products